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“Unwashed shirako” sounds a little vulgar for a sparsely elegant, hinoki-lined nine-seat sushi counter perched six stories over Cochrane street, in Hong Kong. But that’s how the chef, Kenichi Fujimoto, may introduce cod milt in season. At higher-end counters, “unwashed” means no heavy salt rubs and long deodorizing soaks that firm the milt’s texture and extend its shelf life. At Fujimoto’s namesake restaurant, the shirako will last 48 hrs, tops. He smokes it briefly so the surface bronzes, like ‘smores — bringing its clean sweetness into focus, while the interior stays as lush and silken as custard beneath a delicate membrane that yields at the slightest nudge. It’s profoundly good.

The otsumami progression at many pricey sushi-ya exists to show range, and at some, to justify a $3,000 (HKD) omakase. There are no showy overtures at Fujimoto, and neither caviar nor the truffles this season are missed. In their places are lightly-chewy, gently-scored Shimane abalone and its liver sauce; katsuo with its paper-thin, crackling skin, dimpled with welts; and a yuzu-glittered ankimo so fatty that it spreads like gelato.

Nigiri is served, too: twelve or so pieces through a narrower, more familiar aperture, with a neutral shari — with many delivering the workhorse pleasures expected by a chef from the Saito and Kanesaka orbit. Yes, both toros are meltingly soft and sinew-free, while the akami glows like a slab of red liquorice, but the finger-length kuruma ebi has an inviting texture — cooked to a rebellious mi-cuit — and the early-winter kawahagi (thread-sail filefish) has the kind of richness that could eclipse sawara on a good day.

Fujimoto comes at a time when prices have surged; when diners here know they can fly to Tokyo in about the time it takes to drive from New York to Boston. But the top dollar it commands ($1,580 HKD for lunch; $2,980 HKD for dinner) feels earned when you submit to the chef and stop asking for spectacle. Bravo, Fujimoto.

🙏 @kenichifujimoto_sushi, @geoffreywu and @theforksandspoons852 for the hospitality. Less

Promising Debut at Dhansiri Bangladeshi Restaurant 🌟

Had the pleasure of trying out Dhansiri Bangladeshi Restaurant, tucked beside Al Zabiha Halal Meat Grocery at Beaver Ruin and Indian Trail in Norcross. Here's my unbossed and unbought take:

Duck Bhuna: The duck is organic and the flavors are rich and memorable. A must-try for anyone who loves a well-cooked duck dish!

Spicy Aloo Chop: This dish has earned a spot in my top 4 potato dishes of the year, and it's the best I’ve had in Georgia so far. The spice blend is spot on, making it a delightful treat.

The restaurant keeps it simple with a no-frills setup, focusing on delivering authentic Bangladeshi flavors. If you're in the area, it's worth checking out!

#DhansiriBangladeshi #NorcrossEats #DuckDelight #AlooChopMagic #AtlantaGrubber #FoodieFinds Less

Chanos Latin Kitchen is the spot with food that is fresh, authentic, tasty, and very filling 🌯🌮🤤 Plus there is something for everyone here 🙌🏻 This place is also perfect if you are in North Jersey 🙂‍↕️ Be sure to check it out and click the bio link for more on Chanos 👀

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HTX ➡️ DFW 🍔🍟

This wagyu joint is now open in Dallas and is having their grand opening. Get some free burgers and discounted prices. Our favorite is their smash with jalapeños and bacon 🥓

FREE smash burgers for the first 200🚨 and 50% OFF all weekend, December 6th and 7th ‼️
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Snickerdoodle nostalgia meets miso magic… now on a bagel. ✨🥯
@chrissyteigen newest Miso Snickerdoodle Mix comes to life @popsbagelsla with miso cookie cream cheese + cookie crumble.
Limited time only — catch it through Dec 13! #lafoodie #popsbagels #chrissyteigen #misocookies #snickerdoodle #creamcheese @dtculvercity #culvercity @cravingsbychrissyteigen Less

The sushi spot that ruins all other sushi spots 😅

This is Episode 10 of my search for the best sushi in the greater Boston area 🍣 Wa Shin in 📍Back Bay/Beacon Hill. They don’t serve spicy tuna rolls here, so I had to skip that part of the review.

Reservation-only, 10 seats, no menu… just you and the chef, one bite at a time. Having been to Michelin-starred sushi spots, I was shocked Wa Shin didn’t get one. At one point, I legit wanted to go back and re-score everyone else. At $200 per person, each bite is about $12… definitely expensive but worth it IMO.

I’ll post a separate video on the full Wa Shin experience because it’s definitely worth sharing. The service is next level

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